Icecast
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VisitIcecast vs Restream
What both publish
| Fact | Icecast | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project describes libshout as a library for communicating with Icecast servers and IceS as a program that sends audio to Icecast. | Restream lists integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick, OBS, Zoom, vMix, Streamlabs, Vimeo, Steam, and custom RTMP, SRT, HLS, and WHIP channels. |
| Support | The documentation lists the Icecast mailing list, developer mailing list, and IRC chat as ways to contact the development team. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Icecast plans
- IcecastFree
Restream plans
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Pick Icecast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Restream if…
Restream suits creators, businesses, event producers, and other groups distributing video to multiple destinations. Its browser Studio and connections to OBS and Zoom give users different ways to produce streams.